Reentry Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Systems Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Git, AI Agents.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Systems Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you interested in using cutting edge models to simulate complex mission modeling in hostile environments?
Do you want to become an expert in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping?
Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of our Nation’s defenses to support next generation hypersonic and reentry systems?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an Engagement Modeling Engineer to help us enhance and apply modeling & simulation tools for state-of-the-art strategic systems. As a member of our team, you’ll be making critical contributions to develop these next generation systems and maintain the strategic advantage of our Nation. You will be joining a collaborative and complementary teams of engineers who work together to provide impactful solutions to system level objectives and challenges. We are passionate about innovation and our team is committed to providing engaging challenging work and supporting continued learning and development.
As a Reentry Systems Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer you will…
- Simulate mission level engagement scenarios using tools such as AFSIM
- Model emerging threats using the latest technologies and models available
- Develop and leverage Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization tools to support vehicle design efforts